Aug. 23rd, 2017 at 5:39 AM
The Eclipse of the Sun, 1820
High on her speculative tower
Stood Science waiting for the hour
When Sol was destined to endure
That darkening of his radiant face
Which Superstition strove to chase,
Erewhile, with rites impure.
By William Wordsworth
Originally posted by
duathir at William Wordsworth, 'The Eclipse of the Sun, 1820'
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Also, some great photos of the eclipse here:
Stare all you want at these incredible eclipse images, from Gizmodo
High on her speculative tower
Stood Science waiting for the hour
When Sol was destined to endure
That darkening of his radiant face
Which Superstition strove to chase,
Erewhile, with rites impure.
By William Wordsworth
Originally posted by
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Also, some great photos of the eclipse here:
Stare all you want at these incredible eclipse images, from Gizmodo